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117,635-acre Princess Charlotte Bay. Sector 02 Australian saltwater fishing map showing only directly measured AusBathyTopo 2026 cells, source-qualified fishing spots, official regional fish evidence, seasonal forage context, access guidance and current-rule links. Sector 02 trip-scale surveyed footprint within Princess Charlotte Bay. A remote Cape York embayment of river mouths, mangroves, shallow banks and reef-connected outer bay water. The displayed footprint is not a legal boundary or a claim of complete named-water coverage. The water tops out around 127 ft. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
The drawn water covers 117,638 acres wrapped in 124.8 miles of bank. A development index of 2.6 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. 43% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Call it 20.2 mi long by 19.2 mi wide at the broadest reach. Its nearest charted neighbour, Princess Charlotte Bay - Sector 06, is 13 mi to the south.
Regional occurrence does not mean equal abundance, child-specific catch rate, retention permission or a promised catch. Live state, territory, Commonwealth, protected-area and local rules always control. The roster may combine exact-water monitoring with habitat-filtered official regional evidence; it does not imply that every species is equally abundant throughout the mapped section.
| Species | Evidence basis | Count / date |
|---|---|---|
| barramundi (Barramundi) | official species listing | — |
| golden snapper (Golden Snapper) | official species listing | — |
| black jewfish (Black Jewfish) | official species listing | — |
| king threadfin (King Threadfin) | official species listing | — |
| queenfish (Queenfish) | official species listing | — |
| giant trevally (Giant Trevally) | official species listing | — |
| mangrove jack (Mangrove Jack) | official species listing | — |
| Spanish mackerel (Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel) | official species listing | — |
| coral trout (Coral Trout) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
In spring, barramundi run shallow here, mostly 2 to 18 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 18 ft, and they winter in 11 to 35 ft. Fall barramundi concentrate at Sharp break, a good-rated drop-off around 5 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (5 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (5 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (5 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 11 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
Spring puts golden snapper in skinny water — 8 to 35 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 8 to 35 ft, and winter fish hold in 21 to 80 ft. Sharp break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 25 ft, rated good for fall golden snapper. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (20 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (20 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (76 ft) | see map |
Early season black jewfish use the shallows, holding in 8 to 35 ft. Even in summer they hold at 8 to 35 ft; winter keeps them in 21 to 90 ft. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 25 ft, good for fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (20 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 8 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (20 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 8 to 63 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 21 to 90 ft | midday | Sharp break (76 ft) | see map |
In spring, king threadfin run shallow here, mostly 2 to 16 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 16 ft, and they winter in 10 to 35 ft. Spring king threadfin concentrate at Shallow measured flat, a prime-rated feeding flat around 4 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (4 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 2 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (4 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow measured flat (4 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 10 to 35 ft | midday | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
Come spring, look for queenfish tight to the bank in 3 to 25 ft. Through summer count on 3 to 25 ft; the winter hold is 15 to 55 ft. Start at Sharp break. It's a drop-off holding about 5 ft of water and rates prime come fall. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (20 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (20 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 3 to 39 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (5 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 15 to 55 ft | midday | Sharp break (25 ft) | see map |
In spring, giant trevally run shallow here, mostly 4 to 30 ft. Summer keeps them at 4 to 30 ft, and they winter in 18 to 80 ft. Spring giant trevally concentrate at Shoreline point, a prime-rated point around 20 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (20 ft) | see map |
| Summer | 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (20 ft) | see map |
| Fall | 4 to 56 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (5 ft) | see map |
| Winter | 18 to 80 ft | midday | Sharp break (76 ft) | see map |
Princess Charlotte Bay - Sector 02 also holds mangrove jack (2 to 18 ft in summer), narrow-barred spanish mackerel (8 to 45 ft in summer), coral trout (8 to 35 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
24 pieces of structure are mapped here — Sharp break, around 76 ft, is the deepest of them.
No facility from the cited Queensland recreational boating facilities source was spatially attached within 3 km of this directly measured map footprint during the 2026-09-08 audit. This is an evidence gap, not a claim that public access is absent. Check the official portal, live site signs, tides, ramp condition, vessel suitability, fees, parking, working-port restrictions and landowner permissions before travel: https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/recreational-boating-facilities-queensland
Private land and private launches need the owner's permission — please ask first.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Queensland waters are set by the Queensland Government (current recreational-fishing rules) — and special regulations can apply to Princess Charlotte Bay - Sector 02 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Check Queensland's live tidal-water size and possession limits, closed seasons and closed waters before every trip. During a closed season, official guidance can prohibit targeting a species even for catch-and-release. Also verify marine-park zoning, protected and no-take species, gear rules, bait-movement controls and local access directions. A mapped survey footprint or fishing spot is not legal permission to fish, retain catch, enter, park or launch.
Check the official Queensland fishing regulations →
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Princess Charlotte Bay - Sector 02 is about 127 ft (39 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from Geoscience Australia / AusSeabed bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Official coastal monitoring from Queensland Department of Primary Industries regional evidence informs the barramundi, golden snapper, black jewfish, king threadfin, queenfish, giant trevally, mangrove jack, narrow-barred spanish mackerel, coral trout roster for Princess Charlotte Bay - Sector 02. The mixed roster combines exact-water records where available with habitat-filtered regional evidence; not every species is documented at this exact water, and it is not a promise of equal abundance or a catch on a particular trip.
Shallow measured flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for king threadfin in spring. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
For barramundi, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Princess Charlotte Bay - Sector 02 is regulated by the Queensland Government (current recreational-fishing rules). Check the official Queensland regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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